Step change

benefits

Environomic Processing
Unique technology
Smart design

CONCENTRATING ON THE FUTURE, NOW

When you pre-concentrate ore in Python Environomics
a modular plant, with a low energy Lowest environmental
processing system like the Python,
& life of mine costs
you can count on substantial
reductions in cost structures = highest ROI
and environmental impact.

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BAC K FI LL
TA I LS

ROCK CUTTING

PYTHON PLANT

Underground processing
STO P E BAC K FI LL

reduces haulage by 70% DRILL AND BLAST

ORE PASS TAILS

CONCENTRATE

PYTHON PLANT
Potential total
mine cost savings
of 15% to 25%
UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY: SMART DESIGN
Low Profile Feeder
Reduced height for use
underground and easy
transport
SUPERCHARGED RETURNS
Welcome to Python’s Lean Mining concepts and higher
Successful 2. Ore mineralogy
For pre-concentration by gravity and
Typically, the coarser the mineral
liberates, the higher the recovery
3. Test work
A test work program is essential.
operating margins. Fewer process steps, less stock
piles, reduced handling, high upfront waste rejection
Python flotation to work effectively in this
system, the ore body must undergo a
and economic return on an ore.
For optimal Python performance:
Gekko can provide this service
or key test work protocols to
and low power usage all result in greater profitability.
Installation simple test work program. Liberation
characteristics of mineral at various
a) Gold/Sulphide Liberation > 250µm
b) Recovery 80% - 100%
an independent laboratory
at your request.
ACCELERATED CASH FLOW
The key to accelerated cash flow is fast environmental Steps grind sizes will determine if the Python
will provide an economic return.
c) Concentrate mass 0 - 30%
permitting and reduced infrastructure investment.
Modular design, fast equipment build and ease of We want to make sure, as you Yield Recovery Curve
installation all support a quick pathway to cash do, that the Python provides
100%
flow and investment returns.
Gold Recovery
the benefits you seek. Mineral characterisation test work
90%
Here’s our checklist; that achieves recoveries in this
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
80% zone are highly amenable to the
The concept of pre-concentration using gravity and
1. Mineral applications
flotation minimises or eliminates the use of chemicals 70% Python processing system
The equipment is primarily
on site and resident in tailing facilities. Check out the
designed for free gold and 60%
low power consumption per tonne treated and you’ll
sulphides. Applications and 50%
complete the picture of an environmentally improved Plus 90% recoveries can be
BGF (Gravity Only)
processing strategy. data is based on our experience
40% achieved in some ore bodies such
within that sector, however RSA (Gravity and Flotation)
30%
as Ballarat Goldfields (BGF Gravity
logically other heavy mineral OTHER (Gravity and Flotation) Only) and Witwatersrand ore
applications will be suitable. 20%
(RSA Gravity and Flotation).
10% Some ores may not be amenable
0 to pre-concentration as shown by
0 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
the yield curve denoted in grey.
Mass Yield
Closed Circuit Jaw Crushing Dust & Spillage 2nd Stage Crushing Closed Circuit, High Low Profile Multi Stage IPJ Gravity Circuit High Capacity Water Recycled to Plant Fully Automated
Management Only 2 stages of Reduction Crushing The InLine Pressure Jig is a proven low Coarse Flotation Both the flotation and InLine Control System
Vapour sprays essential crushing required to Highly effective crushing cost proprietary continuous gravity device. Flash flotation operates Pressure Jig systems can The Python has been
for equipment use achieve target particle design is a critical factor Low profile due to its pressurisation as a scavaging system operate effectively on designed with full
underground. Material size distribution in the Python’s low to recover mineral from recycled water automation for ease
runs wet in fines circuit power usage gravity tails of operation
State of the Art Design

High Efficiency Separation Structural Integrity

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) has been
Discrete Element Method (DEM) modelling utilised to ensure modules are structurally
has been used to optimise InLine Pressure sound during operation.
Jig design and performance.

5m

Turning Circle
The Python 200 has the same turning
circle as a 50 tonne underground truck.
5m
Static Stability Factors &
Design Envelope
The Python 200 in transport mode
has a rollover safety factor of 0.80.

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